National Republican., 1887-04-19
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Items OF Interest Gathered for the
ssRepubIioan,s,' Readers,

items OF lntorcst Gatnereu tor tho
"Republican's" Readers,
Since last Saturday the arrivals at Fish
town have been 10000 herring, $50 shad,
and 150 punches Of fish. Sales were made
as follows; herring, at $3.50 to 81 per thous-
and ;.shad, at s14 to S1s per hundred; bunch
fish at 80 cents, Owing to the bad
weather the receipts to-day will probably
show considerable falling of, and prices
may be still higher.
ginia, will visit this city on the 18th Of
May, and Twill administer the rite Of con-
flrmation In the Episcopal churches OF the
city.
Mrs Howe, the female banker Of Boston,
who lately decamped with $4,000 belong
ing TO her too.confding depositors, was
born in Alexandria in 1926. Her maiden
name is said to have been Sarah G. Chase.
The corporation court was not In session
yesterday, having adjourned until TO day,
when Judge Meade will give his decision In
the case Of Robbins VS.. Dorsey, appllca-
tion for the appointment Of receiver for
the Braddock House.
Capt. j. V. Davis, lately relieved from
duty at the United States Cemetery, near
this city, will leave for Little Rock, Ark I,
bis new post Of duty. For the present his
family will remain here.
| Mayor Smoot flned several parties yester-
day morning 81 for being drunk on the
streets on Sunday William Epps was
fined So for assaulting u colored
woman. Carrie West, for disorderly con
duct on the street, was fined s.. Two
young men for au unlawful trespass upon
the property of colored man name Dixon,
had their cases continued until TO day, and
required to give bonds for their appearance.
The services at the First Baptist Church
on Sunday night were Of very interesting
character. Rev. Mr.. Mercer, the pastor,
prea he'd At the close OF the sermon there
were two professions of conversion.
Wednesday night special services will be
held for the unconvefted.
Miss Annie Taylor died at the residence
Of her father, o II st. Asaph street, on Sltur-
day night.
Mr.. r. NJ. Fryer. chief engineer Of the
Arrow Steamship Company, arrived In the
city yesterday morning from New York.
He will now take charge of the construc-
ton Of the Pocahontas. and work Will be
carried forward as rapidly as possible. Mr..
Fryer will spend most Of his time here, CIV
ing his personal attention to all the details
OF the work on the new steamer, which Will
| he a model Of beauty and excellence, sur
| passing In many respects any steamer ever
before built in this country.
Information was received in this city
yesterday OF the death by her own hands OF
Miss Rebecca Ogden, daughter OF Mr.
Thomas A. Ogden, farmer, living near
| Francona, a station on the Alexandria and
fredericksburg railroad, IN Fairfax county.
| Miss Ogden left her home on sunday morn.
| ing, and went into the woods quarter OF a
mile distant, where she dug hole In the
| ground and attaching a string to the trigger
she discharged the contents of the gun into
her breast. After shooting herself she
started for home bleeding, and almost dead
Medical aid was called Immediately, but
without avail, Tor about 12 O'Clock Sunday
night she breathed her last.
| The city Democratic committee meet to-
night at the office Of L. Marbury to fix the
| time and make arrangements for holding
the primary election to nominate candi-
dates tor the city offices to be filed at the
election on the fourth Thursday in May.
st. Johns Cadets have entered for the
National Drill, but will not compete for
the prizes. They will encamp from the 22d
to the Both of May.
II. Sheppard, collector of internal reve-
nue. for this district, is In the city on Official
business.
II. c. Thurber, secretary of the Arrow
Steamship Company, arrived yesterday
from New York.
Michael Smith, doing business as grocer
on North Patrick street, will leave here
next month for a trip through Ireland, for
the benefit OF his failing health.
Mr.. Joseph Thornton, Of Fairfax county,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Lee Morris, OF the first auditors
Office, Richmond, is visiting friends In the
city.
Mr.. John T. Cole has sold to Mr.. William
Buckingham the lot on Washington street
adjoining the residence Of Capt &. A.
Mushback for 5000, and will improve It by
erecting haGdsomo brick dwelling.
The Improved Order OF Red Men art
holding fair at McBurney's Hall.
| Mr.. John Green gave Il reception last
night at his residence, on Upper Prince
street, 10 Mr.. Charles Roach aud his bride
MIR. and Mrs. Ro7ch were the recipients o
many handsome presents. most delight
full evening was spent.